I Reached The Point Where I Actually

Looking Back On Those Games, I Probably Hustled Out Of Position As Much As I Hustled Into Position Since I Really Never Had Any Real Training. I Was Working On Instincts Alone.

Managers Have Very Tough Jobs. I Always Respected Their Job But Demanded Respect In Return.

Anyone Interested In Becoming A Professional Umpire And Becoming Eligible To Work In The Minor Leagues Must Attend One Of The Two Umpire Schools Sanctioned By Major League Baseball.

Most Plays That Are Missed By The Umpire Are Caused By The Umpire Not Reading Those Cues Early Enough And Making The Proper Adjustments.

The Florida State League Was Considered The Top A-league Back Then. You Played In The Spring Training Parks Of Major League Teams, Traveled Throughout Some Great Cities In Florida, And The Pay Was The Best In A-ball.